After years of hunting for a a really good Japanese cook book I stumbled across Shizou
Tsuji Book. This book is a thorough study of Japanese food not just a collection of
recipes. The book is broken up into two parts, the first section gives you the solid
basics and the second one contains more simple recipes and some more complicated recipes
to develop your skills.

The book begins with a clear introduction to Japanese meals, utensils, equipment and
ingredients and is then followed with 20 chapters of Japanese cookery skills and dishes
including grilling, steaming, noodles, sushi, pickles etc. The book includes clear
diagrams, photos and seasonal suggestions. With over 220 recipes spread out over 400
pages this is a book for those of us that wish to know more about Japanese food rather
than just sushi and tempura.

I believe this book to be one of the best Japanese cook books ever written.